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Province Reinstates $500 Reimbursement Program for Returning Retired Nurses
The province is reinstating a recruitment and retention incentive for retired nurses and nurse practitioners that has proved fruitful in the past. Those healthcare professionals, who want to return to...
Jun 29, 2024
NL Health Services' Western Zone Earns Top Accreditation Status
Accreditation Canada has awarded NL Health Services' Western Zone with "Accredited with Exemplary Status." The recognition comes following a February 2024 survey, where significant advances since 2018...
Jun 29, 2024
'Blown Away': Legion Member Delighted with National War Memorial Restoration
A member of the Royal Canadian Legion, who has been at the forefront of planning for the refurbishment of the National War Memorial, says he is "so happy" with the way things look down at the site. Th...
Jun 29, 2024
Sid Hynes Among New Order of Canada Appointees
Governor General Mary Simon announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada this week. Among them is a notable figure from Newfoundland and Labrador. Captain Sid Hynes has been named a Member of ...
Jun 29, 2024 Photo courtesy the Office of the Governor General of Canada.
Over 5,500 Heat Pumps Recalled in Canada for Potential Excessive Heat Exposure
Health Canada has announced a recall of Daikin, Amana, and Goodman-branded heat pumps sold between May 2022 and April 2024. A power interruption may cause the units to produce excessive heat, posing a...
Jun 29, 2024
New Summer Exhibitions Open at Craft Council Gallery in St. John's
The Craft Council Gallery in St. John's has officially opened two new exhibitions for people to view this summer. The annual members exhibition is described as a showcase of some of their artists piec...
Jun 29, 2024
Frustration Mounts Over Marine Atlantic Delays: Urgent Meetings Requested
Frustration is mounting as Marine Atlantic's newest vessel, the Ala'suinu, is plagued with more delays in getting it into service. Tourism Minister Steve Crocker, and Hospitality NL CEO Craig Foley ha...
Jun 28, 2024
CUPE Members Urge Government to Address Retention Incentives for Hospital Support Staff
Government gives over and above the regular pay packet to attract and keep nurses, doctors and other health professionals in our province, but support staff say they equally deserve retention incentiv...
Jun 28, 2024
No Spark: St. John's Canada Day Fireworks Still Off After Ban Reversal
The City of St. John's has announced that the Canada Day fireworks scheduled for July 1st will remain cancelled. They were originally cancelled due to the provincial fire ban, which was lifted for the...
Jun 28, 2024
Officers Injured, Driver Arrested Following Dangerous Pursuit on Burin Peninsula
A driver on the Burin Peninsula is under investigation for impaired driving after two police officers were injured trying to avoid a head-on collision. The situation unfolded just before 9 a.m. Wednes...
Jun 28, 2024
